since; for the past ... (e.g. ten years); this person; this gentleman
that way; that direction; that (one); that person; there; over there
supreme ruler; conqueror; champion; winner; titleholder
foolhardiness; daredevil courage
socializing; getting on with people; personal relations
(apparently) that's what it's like, isn't it; that sort of (thing mentioned immediately prior)
invitation; introduction; temptation
(dragging a large or heavy item) slowly; (falling) little by little; (slipping) gradually; on and on; while putting off; with a slurp
to be kind to; to treat kindly
knowing only too well; being fully aware of
to (take out and) show; to demonstrate; to point out (finger, clock hand, needle, etc.); to indicate; to show
together with; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
spine; line of the backbone; seam down the back (of clothing)
shivering; feeling chilly; shuddering (with fear); feeling creepy; thrilled; excited
to polish; to shine; to burnish; to refine (a skill, etc.); to improve; to hone
to be clear (of a sight, sound, colour, etc.); to be bright; to be clear-headed; to be alert; to look upbeat; to be perky; to master (a skill)
evolution; evolution; becoming more advanced; progress
slight superiority (in knowledge, experience, ability, etc.); being slightly older
long time; several hours; long spell
to leave one's seat; to temporarily excuse oneself (from a meeting, etc.); to step outside; to be away (from one's desk, etc.)
to be dampened (of the mood, interest, etc.); to be spoiled (e.g. of the atmosphere); to become subdued; to turn white; to fade (to white); to grow light (at dawn)
to wait expectantly; to await in anticipation
learning; acquisition (of a skill, knowledge, etc.)
reappearance; reemergence; return; reproduction; reenactment; recreation
cosplay (dressing up as a character from an anime, manga, video game, etc.)
lovely; wonderful; charming; enchanting; nice; great
whatever happens; no matter what; under any circumstances; in any case; at all costs; at any price
to join; to be put together; to combine; to unite; to fit; to close (e.g. of a wound)
I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...
to speak brazenly; to never shut up
to open one's eyes wide (in astonishment, wonder, etc.); to be wide-eyed; to be amazed
promise; agreement; appointment; engagement; convention; rule
withdrawal; retraction; revocation; repeal
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
intrusion; bursting into; barging into; breaking into; forcing one's way into
change of heart; change of mind; change in love interest; (arch.) mental derangement; (arch.) madness; (arch.) insanity
acting as agent; acting on (someone's) behalf; executing business for
selfish; self-centred; egotistical
to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (e.g. a blunder); to disgrace oneself